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Firmino has been overshadowed by Salah’s incredible goal-scoring exploits this season, but is arguably the team’s most important player and his value to the club is reflected in his new contract, estimated to be worth £180,000-a-week.

It has taken the Premier League a while to catch up to the crucial job he does, but Klopp said it was never in doubt within the walls of their Melwood training ground.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Roma in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma with Roberto Firmino

“This constant discussion about whether he’s under-valued or whatever in public, this never happened for one second either in the club or in the team,” added the Reds boss ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Roma.

“He knows and appreciates absolutely this club. The other boys really respect him for all the work he’s doing.

“He feels completely comfortable and is planning for the long term here.